# FloatText vs Cue

The clearest difference is monetization model: Cue at freemium against FloatText's subscription. Cue also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). FloatText's advantage is ratings volume (332 vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FloatText sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Cue sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cue holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FloatText has 332 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

FloatText ships an update every 2 weeks, Cue every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FloatText | Cue |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (332 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/floattext/id1548261498/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cue-floating-teleprompter/id6758642341/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **332** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 85.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 18 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [东方 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/887007968) | [Aarnav Ram](https://appshunter.io/developer/522851636) |

## What reviewers say

### FloatText

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/floattext/id1548261498)

This app acts as a teleprompter, allowing you to place customizable text anywhere on your screen. Read your script while recording yourself for professional-looking videos without memorizing lines.

**Highlights:** Place scripts anywhere on screen, Customizable text size and color, Adjustable scroll speed, Save and manage scripts, Full customizable teleprompter screen, Adjustable side margins

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FloatText Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| FloatText - Teleprompter Pro | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| FloatText Pro | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 👍 Helpful for work/content creation
- 👍 Convenient to use
- 👍 Great features
- 👍 Useful for YouTubers/TikTokers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, crashes or freezes
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Locked features until 5-star review
- 🔒 Locked features until paid upgrade

**Reported bugs**

- Camera stops recording when app is running
- Text resizing/speed issues
- Buttons/features not working as expected
- Compatibility issues with iOS 16.2

**Requested features**

- Free trial option
- Improved camera integration
- More customization options
- Better customer support


### Cue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cue-floating-teleprompter/id6758642341)

This app provides a floating teleprompter that overlays any application, allowing for hands-free reading of scripts. It offers smart script preparation with NLP chunking and remote control options via Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Floating window over any app, Dynamic Island cue cards, Apple Watch remote control, NLP-powered smart chunking, Adjustable reading speed, Script library with tags

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro - Annual | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FloatText free?

FloatText is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cue free?

Cue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FloatText or Cue?

Cue is rated higher. FloatText averages 4.7 out of 5 from 332 ratings, while Cue averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do FloatText or Cue have ads?

FloatText shows ads; Cue does not.

### Which is updated more often, FloatText or Cue?

FloatText ships an update every 2 weeks, and Cue every 3 weeks. Most recently, FloatText was updated on October 11, 2026 and Cue on October 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*